There’s a lot of tried-and-true advice out there for would-be home buyers (including our own). But the housing market is changing all the time, and if you’re on the hunt for a home, you need to stay aware of the latest trends-and how they’ll hit you where you live (literally). In order to help buyers land their dream home in 2016, the realtor.com®economic data team has done its homework on the stats that matter to come up with a short list of its best advice.

“Buyers looking to close this year need to keep an open mind and be prepared to move quickly when they find a home that meets their needs,” says Jonathan Smoke, our chief economist, citing “fierce competition among buyers.” Finish reading here.

Put on your beach clothes and come to the Lake Tahoe Kiwanis Club 34th Annual Mid-Winter Beach Party Crab Feed. There will be live music and a silent auction. Friday, January 29, 2016 at 6:00 pm at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Tickets $40. Call (530) 541-5900.

This 2011 custom built home with its beautiful, professional landscaping, has great mountain views and quality construction throughout. Two Forest Service lots to the right and 3 Forest Service lots in front create an open setting and unobstructed views. With the property’s great curb appeal, the home features knotty alder woodwork, teak hardwood floors, granite slab counter tops, and custom Travertine stone. You’ll appreciate the level entry downstairs living with security system, large master suite with walk-in closet, and large master bathroom. The upstairs includes two large bedrooms and the loft area is currently used as a theater room which can easily be converted to a 4th bedroom, if desired. The very large lot has trees, native plants and grass, a paving stone patio, large deck with lots of seating, newer hot tub, fire pit, automatic sprinklers, and fenced-in back yard and new storage shed…great storage throughout…extra parking for your RV and/or boat.

Wonderful single story rancher close to the environmental magnet school. This 3/2 has new paint, newer windows, wired for surround sound, updated kitchen and bathrooms and a gas fireplace. Outside is a large deck for entertaining, extra large two car garage and full landscaping. Walking distance to Lake Baron and the Truckee river. Perfect for a primary or vacation residence.

Looking for that secluded cabin in the pines… look no further than Lake Tahoe’s Tahoe Paradise where you will find your self nestled in this charming 3 bdrm (large loft), 1 bath cabin set on this large wooded parcel. Enjoy all that Tahoe has to offer in the secluded 1300 sqft mountain chalet. Walks in the woods, hikes and biking trails a plenty, Tahoe Paradise park and lake just minutes away, beaches and skiing are a short drive away. Lots of upgrades, including gas fireplace, updated eat in kitchen with newer appliances, stack washer and dryer, slate and wood floors, knotty pine tongue and groove wood paneling and ceilings, newer vinyl windows, remodeled bath. Lots of decking for outdoor entertaining, fenced yard and tons of parking. Furnishings negotiable.